We booked a standard room through Agoda and found that the standard room does not come with AC or even a fan.

We were told that AC facilities are only provided in deluxe rooms. The people at the front desk were kindly enough to upgrade us to a deluxe room but we had to pay the differences. Breakfast was very minimal but you don't expect much from a one star hotel. However, I don't recommend the hotel for people that have disabilities as the hotel does not have any lifts or elevator. Overall, it was ok for us since we only stayed in our rooms during the nights.

its like a hotel in the 70s. it seems it has been build in the 70s and no maintenance has been made since then! crazy old and ugly.

the food is ok for its category, the location excellence, the staff friendly and competence. but please: spend some money and refurbish a little the rooms, at list if you book with agoda you can expect the worst rooms. if you travel with family, like i did, something i liked is that you can get 2 rooms with connecting door, very convenient when traveling with kids. yeah, i almost forget! be aware of the time if you want to take shower, there is limited period of time for hot water, one in the morning and one in the night, you can get a "fresh" surprise if you want to get shower out of that schedule.

nikita palace hotel is located about 4 km from bukit tinggi town unlike nikita hotel which is located in town.

however, my family and i kind of like the kampong environment which we find it so serene coupled with the cooling atmosphere, it adds to the tranquility. the rooms are comfortable despite no air-cond and fan. the recital of quran were heard everyday from the nearby mosque which is good cos it is like a wake-up call for prayer for us. the rooms are clean and towels are changed every day. breakfast are basic – fried mee and bread.

This hotel is great actually as all of the facilities and the brand of the hotel itself can be seen everywhere in the hotel.

It's quite surprising that there's no towel in the bathroom as I entered, but sure it is just a simple mistake that will not spoil my stay here in this hotel. The called to the help desk got me things that I need pretty quick. I also don't have an adapter that suitable to be used in this hotel - and the staff willing to lend his... (but then I think, I better get my own)
Breakfast in the morning too was great with many locals dishes. Simple and not too many foods. Want thing is missing, no soup spoon to have the porridge (small inconvenience) - but it will be lot better if it served properly. As I said earlier this hotel has everything to make their service far better, if these kind of small mistakes also taken care of seriously.
Anyway, I still happy during my stay here and wish all of the staffs to work harder to improve their quality of service. Thank you.

first i booked for superior room, and they gave me a pretty large room with double size bed and no aircon, shower bathroom (which the toilet flush was really hard to pressed, very basic amenities (they didn't provide you with coffee maker), and quite smelly (both bathroom or room entrance area).

the next day i upgraded my room to deluxe which heading to the main street (it has better view rather to their pool). but only a bit different between this one to the previous. it has twin single bed, better amenities and furniture, aircon (which not make any difference since it was very not so cold! or might say, it didn't work at all), and the room was smaller than the superior one. the breakfast pretty good where you can taste their local such ketupat sayur (vegetable curry with rice cake). the swimming pool was awful, it was a small pool which open for public. very not comfortable to using it. the front office staff will not greeting you unless you walkin' to them. but the hotel has a good and comfy lobby, which the wifi works pretty good here (but don't expect to get the signal from your room). be frankly, i wouldn't recommend the hotel since it is overpriced with the facilities they gave. and booking directly to the hotel may save some money, especially when they have some offers (such as with flight boarding pass, etc.)

taxi from airport wrongly sent us to nikita putra hotel and guess what... mr syahril (manager) of nikita himself came to fetch us to a correct nikita hotel.

so next time please mention nikita jalan sudirman.
nikita is in the city center. nice hotel but the furniture is a bit old. the staff is very friendly. and the best this is...
1. food - fast food, just next to hotel. restaurant - just across the road got 2 'rumah makan padang'. even shop selling 'kueh' is just round the corner.
2. masjid - just behind the hotel.
3. pasar atas and jam gadang - a must visit is a walking distance (500m).
4. transport - just stand by the roadside in front of hotel... surely lot of 'angkutan' or 'kereta kuda' will stop!!
since this is my first visit, i hire a car from a hotel and the supir took us around bukitinggi as a driver and a travel guide. took us to where to buy things at lower price.
overall i enjoy staying in this hotel except that its a bit noisy at night.

Staying at Kharisma Hotel is a valuable experience since the hotel is very close to major attraction in Bukittinggi.

Looking for food around the hotel was also very easy for budget travellers like us. As additional point is there is catholic church very near the hotel so you just need to walk about 5 minutes to find the church. Breakfast provided also quite good even though there were not so many choices.

Good weather and food. Old city with many activities during the day. Padang is about 2 hours away by car.

Yew,Singapore

Nice-cool weather, a lots of delicious food, a lots of good handcrafts for souvenir, people are nice, and they are all at low price.

Malik,Indonesia

Gadang clock is their icon. Japan's cave and their view about ngarai sianok also recommended place to visit.

There is a historical place called Fort de Kock. You will find a Padang Restaurant in front of Fort de Kock' main gate "Family Restaurant". They serve "ayam pop" as their favourite menu , must try ! Because one or two pieces of this chicken will never enough. If you like lamb curry, you can find the only seller in bukit tinggi with their natural recipe , food street "Nasi Goreng Ajo" about 300meter from Gadang clock heading to Kesehatan street, they are also selling fried rice without MSG.

A GREAT CITY. VERY NICE WEATHER AND TEMPERATURE. VERY GOOD SCENERIES AND FOODS ARE GREAT..
GOOD FAMILY TRIP.

Ngensowidjaja,Indonesia

is a crowded town. the weather is a bit cold at night and slightly warm during the day. be prepared to stay awake early as the Quran recitation and call for prayer is started as early as 5 am from few mosque around the city and can be heard clearly.

Samingon,Malaysia

if you want to go to bukit tinggi you have to find a hotel that have a good location because at there is cold and too crowded but if you want to know a history or culture this place is good for your destination

kiawan muara,Indonesia

The best place to see the beauty of West Sumatera. You have to stay at The Hills, see Lake Maninjau, Lake Singkarak, Sianok Canyon, Japanese Tunnel, Gadang Clock Tower, Pasar Aur (traditional market), and visit Lembah Anai (Anai Valley).

Don't forget to taste their authentic food such as Sate Mak Syukur, Kue Bika, Keripik Sanjai, and Rendang. Their food are pretty salty, so have to be careful in picking restaurants.
Overall, it was a beautiful city to see.

a nice place for sightseeing and local food is very delicious, very suitable for family trip, a friendly people around bukit tinggi

wiyanti,Indonesia

Perfect city with the good natural view, with the rice filed and big rain fores tress.
Very friendly people and good cultural history.

Yasdi,Indonesia

bukit tinggi is a a kind of place with a fresh air of mountain, have many good places to see especialy the history and nature.

Tanuwihardja,Indonesia

You need to allow at least 2 hours to reach the airport in Padang for flight to next destination. The Prayers to Allah are broadcast beginning 4am every day so Hotel location is important.

Easy to organise sightseeing through Hotel or with Travel Agents in town. Very Conservative so dress code is very important. Some beautiful Architecture in the surrounding area and weaving houses and timber carving, although all is aligned to religious symbolism. The Hills Hotel is the best place in town to stay.

bukittinggi was one of the most famous city in west sumatera. it served as temporary capital during the independence war.

it was the house one of the most iconic historical figures "mohammad hatta" the first vice president of Republic of Indonesia. in fact the house was turned into a museum. and also, the japanese cave in which the Romusha (Indonesian slaves) was forced to dug a labyrinth to be used as military base for japanese during the world war 2. it is also the city where the first president of Indonesia was exiled. so all in all you got history super pack in one city. good place overall. :D

Very good location as conjunction with Payakumbuh, Batusangkar, Padang Panjang area.
You could travel to those area with staying in Bukittinggi.

Abdulah,Indonesia

Bukittinggi is a nice city with its mountainous area and scenery. It has many major nature attractions.

Jam Gadang obviously the major attraction. Ngarai Sianok is fantastic, the Grand Canyon of Sumatera. Scenery of Danau Maninjau from top of the hill (Lawang Park) is very beautiful. Lembah Harau and Danau Singkarang are the other nice nature attractions.
If you love photography, you will take pictures non stop!! :-)

Bukittinggi is historical city in Indonesia. We may found many major attractions here. You can see the Ngarai Sianok, House of Bung Hatta (one of Indonesian founding father), Japanese Tunnel, Gadang Clock and if you have much time you can visit the near cities/places like Harau Valley, Maninjau Lake, Singkarak Lake, Pandai Singkek (fashion and handcraft) and Mountains.

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Bukittinggi translates to ‘high hill’, a befitting name for this Indonesian city nestled more than 900 meters above sea level. Its cool climate and the landscape of the highlands attract many travelers every year to discover the natural splendors and colonial history of the area. After landing in Padang, the city is only accessible via a two-hour road trip.

Bukittinggi exhibits a fair share of Dutch colonial architecture from its time known as Fort de Kock. The fort itself, more an outpost tower, is located in a park that offers panoramic views of the town. The Dutch-built Jam Gadang clock tower is considered a centerpiece of the city, overlooking the town square and located near the tourist markets of Pasar Atas and Pasar Bawah. The Japanese Caves, a network of underground bunkers and tunnels built during World War II, as well as Limpapeh Bridge and Bukittinggi Zoo are popular stops for those experiencing the town.

On the natural side, Panorama Park boasts beautiful scenery and the Sianok Canyon and Tabiang Takuruang. The city is also surrounded by three volcanos, providing incredible backdrops against the fertile valleys. Hotels in Bukittinggi are generally located in the city center and along the main roads, with budget accommodation easy to find and luxury properties offering a more tasteful stay.